Ontario Working Alone and Safety Course 2026
This course is for security guards in Ontario who work alone, at night or at remote posts. Ontario has no separate working-alone regulation, so the course explains the parts of the Occupational Health and Safety Act that protect lone workers: the general duty, workplace violence programs, your three rights and the refusal steps, safety committees, and reporting injuries to the WSIB.
In breve
Questo corso gratuito ha circa 30 minuti di lezioni e un test di 25 domande. Con l’80% o più puoi scaricare un attestato di completamento (privato, non accreditato). Verificato sulle fonti ufficiali in data 12 ottobre 2026.
Cosa imparerai
- Explain why Ontario lone workers rely on the OHSA general duty and violence rules
- Describe what a workplace violence program must include, such as summoning immediate help
- Follow Ontario's work refusal steps and know your protection from reprisals
- Identify when a health and safety representative or joint committee is required
- Report injuries on time to your employer, the WSIB and the ministry
Ottieni almeno l’80% per scaricare il tuo attestato.
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Domanda 1 di 25
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Risposta: D. No; the OHSA's general duties and violence rules apply
Ontario has no specific working-alone law. The employer's general duty and the workplace violence rules in the OHSA apply.
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Domanda 2 di 25
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Risposta: B. Take every reasonable precaution to protect a worker
Section 25(2)(h) is the general duty clause: employers must take every reasonable precaution to protect workers.
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Domanda 3 di 25
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Risposta: A. When more than five workers are regularly employed
Clauses 25(2)(j) and (k) require a written policy, reviewed yearly, and a program where more than five workers are regularly employed.
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Domanda 4 di 25
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Risposta: B. O. Reg. 297/13
O. Reg. 297/13 requires the worker (four-step) and supervisor (five-step) awareness programs.
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Domanda 5 di 25
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Risposta: D. Measures and procedures to summon immediate assistance
Clause 32.0.2(2) requires measures and procedures for summoning immediate assistance when workplace violence occurs or is likely to occur.
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Domanda 6 di 25
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Risposta: D. The nature of the workplace, type of work and conditions
The assessment must cover risks arising from the nature of the workplace, the type of work and the conditions of work.
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Domanda 7 di 25
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Risposta: C. The joint committee or representative, or the workers
Section 32.0.3(3) requires the results to go to the joint committee or representative, or to workers where there is neither.
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Domanda 8 di 25
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Risposta: B. As often as necessary to keep workers protected
Section 32.0.3(4) requires reassessment as often as necessary so the policy and program continue to protect workers.
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Domanda 9 di 25
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Risposta: C. Written and posted, or easy to reach electronically
Where six or more workers are regularly employed, the policies must be written and posted or readily available electronically.
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Domanda 10 di 25
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Risposta: B. In writing
Section 32.0.7 requires the worker and the alleged harasser, if a worker of the same employer, to be told the results in writing.
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Domanda 11 di 25
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Risposta: C. The right to know, to participate and to refuse unsafe work
The internal responsibility system rests on the right to know, the right to participate and the right to refuse.
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Domanda 12 di 25
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Risposta: C. Workplace violence likely to endanger them
Clause 43(3)(b.1) lets a worker refuse if they have reason to believe workplace violence is likely to endanger them.
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Domanda 13 di 25
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Risposta: C. Tell their supervisor or employer right away
The worker must promptly tell the supervisor or employer that they are refusing and why, then stay in a safe place nearby.
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Domanda 14 di 25
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Risposta: A. The worker and a worker representative
Section 43(4) requires the investigation in the presence of the worker and a worker member of the joint committee, a health and safety representative, or a worker chosen by the workers or union.
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Domanda 15 di 25
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Risposta: C. An MLITSD inspector
In the second stage, the worker or employer notifies a Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development inspector.
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Domanda 16 di 25
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Risposta: D. In a safe place near their work station
Sections 43(10) and (10.1) keep the worker in a safe place nearby unless the employer assigns reasonable alternative work.
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Domanda 17 di 25
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Risposta: A. The Ontario Labour Relations Board
Section 50 forbids reprisals. Workers can file a complaint with the Ontario Labour Relations Board.
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Domanda 18 di 25
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Risposta: C. 20 or more
Clause 9(2)(a) requires a joint health and safety committee where 20 or more workers are regularly employed.
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Domanda 19 di 25
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Risposta: D. A health and safety representative
Subsection 8(1) requires a health and safety representative where more than five workers are regularly employed and no committee is required. A committee is needed at 20 or more.
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Domanda 20 di 25
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Risposta: D. Report it to the employer or supervisor
Clause 28(1)(d) requires workers to report hazards and breaches of the Act to the employer or supervisor.
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Domanda 21 di 25
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Risposta: A. Within three business days of learning about it
Employers must report to the WSIB within three business days when a worker needs health care beyond first aid, misses work or loses pay.
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Domanda 22 di 25
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Risposta: D. Six months
The WSIB says workers should tell their employer as soon as possible and report to the WSIB within six months to claim benefits.
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Domanda 23 di 25
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Risposta: B. Notify an inspector at once, then report in writing in 48 hours
Section 51 requires immediate notice to an inspector, the committee or representative and the union, and a written report to a Director within 48 hours.
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Domanda 24 di 25
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Risposta: B. Written notice within four days to the committee and union
Section 52(1) requires written notice within four days to the joint committee or representative and the union.
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Domanda 25 di 25
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Risposta: D. The Health and Safety Contact Centre, 1-877-202-0008
Critical injuries are reported to an MLITSD inspector through the Health and Safety Contact Centre at 1-877-202-0008.
Tastiera: 1–4 per rispondere, Invio per la domanda successiva.
Cosa sapere prima del test
- Ontario has no specific working-alone regulation; the employer's general duty and the OHSA's workplace violence rules protect lone workers.
- An Ontario workplace violence program must include measures and procedures to summon immediate assistance.
- Workers may refuse work they believe is likely to endanger them, including because of workplace violence.
- A joint health and safety committee is required where 20 or more workers are regularly employed.
- Employers must report a lost-time or health care injury to the WSIB within three business days of learning about it.
Domande frequenti
Is there a working alone law in Ontario?
There is no separate working-alone regulation. Employers must still take every reasonable precaution under section 25(2)(h) of the OHSA and must have a workplace violence program that includes ways to summon immediate help.
Can a security guard refuse unsafe work in Ontario?
Yes. Under section 43 of the OHSA, a guard may refuse work they have reason to believe is likely to endanger them, including from workplace violence, and must tell their supervisor right away.
How fast must a workplace injury be reported to the WSIB?
Tell your employer as soon as possible. The employer must report within three business days of learning about it, and a worker has six months to report to claim benefits.
Who enforces health and safety law in Ontario?
Inspectors from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. Critical injuries are reported through the Health and Safety Contact Centre at 1-877-202-0008.
L’attestato è accreditato o riconosciuto ufficialmente?
No. È un attestato di completamento privato, solo per le tue conoscenze. Non è riconosciuto, accreditato né approvato da alcun governo, ente di rilascio delle licenze, autorità di regolamentazione o istituto di istruzione e non sostituisce alcuna licenza, certificazione o formazione richiesta dalla legge.
Fonti
- Guide to the OHSA: Part III, Duties of employers and other persons (Ontario.ca)
- Guide to the OHSA: Part III.0.1, Workplace violence and workplace harassment
- Guide to the OHSA: Part V, Right to refuse or to stop work
- Guide to the OHSA: Part VII, Notices
- Guide for health and safety committees and representatives (Ontario.ca)
- Health and safety training (Ontario.ca)
- WSIB: Report an injury or illness
- Workers Health & Safety Centre: Working alone